Equinix (EQIX) awards 3,743 restricted stock units to revenue chief

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Equinix Inc. reported that Chief Customer & Revenue Officer Michael Shane Paladin received an award of 3,743 restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 6, 2026 at a stated price of $0 per unit. These RSUs vest in three equal 33.33% installments on January 15, 2027, January 15, 2028, and January 15, 2029, contingent on his continued service with Equinix or its subsidiaries. The award terminates if his service ends, and following this grant he beneficially owns 3,743 derivative securities directly.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Paladin Michael Shane

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O EQUINIX INC.

ONE LAGOON DRIVE

(Street)

REDWOOD CITY CA 94065

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
EQUINIX INC [ EQIX ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Customer & Rev Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/06/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit	$0	02/06/2026		A		3,743		(1)	(2)	Common Stock	3,743	$0	3,743	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Vesting is dependent upon continuous active service as an employee, consultant or director of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company (Service) throughout the vesting period. The Restricted Stock Units shall vest as follows: 33.33% of the RSUs vested on January 15, 2027 and an additional 33.33% of the RSUs will each vest on January 15, 2028 and January 15, 2029.

2. Restricted stock unit award expires upon reporting person's termination of service.

	/s/ Samantha Lagocki, POA	02/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Equinix (EQIX) report for Michael Shane Paladin?

Equinix reported that Chief Customer & Revenue Officer Michael Shane Paladin received 3,743 restricted stock units on February 6, 2026. The RSUs were granted at a stated price of $0 per unit and are held directly as derivative securities.

How many restricted stock units did Equinix (EQIX) grant to its revenue chief?

Equinix granted 3,743 restricted stock units to Chief Customer & Revenue Officer Michael Shane Paladin. These units represent rights to receive shares of Equinix common stock, subject to the vesting schedule and continued service conditions described in the Form 4 filing.

What is the vesting schedule for Michael Shane Paladin’s Equinix (EQIX) RSUs?

The 3,743 restricted stock units vest in three equal 33.33% portions. One-third vested on January 15, 2027, with additional 33.33% tranches scheduled to vest on January 15, 2028, and January 15, 2029, assuming continuous qualifying service.

What service conditions apply to the Equinix (EQIX) RSUs granted to Michael Shane Paladin?

Vesting of the RSUs depends on continuous active service as an employee, consultant, or director of Equinix or its subsidiaries. If the reporting person’s service terminates, the restricted stock unit award expires according to the footnotes in the Form 4.

How many derivative securities does Michael Shane Paladin own after this Equinix (EQIX) grant?

Following the February 6, 2026 grant, Michael Shane Paladin beneficially owns 3,743 derivative securities, all representing restricted stock units. The filing lists these as directly held, with no indication of indirect ownership through another entity.

What role does Michael Shane Paladin hold at Equinix (EQIX) in this Form 4?

In the Form 4, Michael Shane Paladin is identified as an officer of Equinix, serving as Chief Customer & Revenue Officer. He is not listed as a director or 10% owner, and the filing is made for one reporting person only.